What are my options?

The nature and type of legal information, advice and representation that we can offer you will very much depend on your circumstances. Once you have contacted us, we’ll work with you to find the best way forward for you.

This can include, but is not limited to:

Applying for legal protection orders to protect you from harassment

Advice on the process of reporting a crime of gender based violence and support in doing this

Advice on your rights as a victim in the criminal justice system

Asking for a Right to Review in situations where the Procurator Fiscal has decided not to prosecute

Advice on custody and child contact arrangements where there has been gender based violence

Providing information about your legal rights when a relationship that included gender based violence or abuse has ended

Giving advice on housing and welfare issues

Advice on Criminal Injuries Compensation

Advice on immigration and visa issues where there has been violence or abuse

Support applying for Forced Marriage Protection Orders

Advice on legal options where there is risk of or incidents of female genital mutilation